Enugu: Former Council Chairmen Back Governor Mbah’s Re-election, Honour ALGON Boss Edeh

Beyond the accolades, the gathering quickly transformed into a strategic political launchpad as the former council chairmen unanimously declared their absolute support for the re-election of Governor Peter Mbah. The forum cited the transformative achievements of the Mbah administration, particularly its aggressive rural development agenda which has directly improved the socioeconomic and sanitary conditions of rural dwellers across the state's 17 local government areas.

Addressing the audience, the Deputy ALGON Chairman in Enugu State, Ferdinand Ukwueze, alongside incoming Nkanu East chairmanship candidate Mike Ogbuekwe, remarked that Edeh’s leadership model—deeply aligned with Governor Mbah's vision—proves that robust grassroots administration is the most effective remedy for rural poverty and systemic neglect. They argued that maintaining this administrative momentum is crucial for sustaining critical infrastructure, including the rural access roads and bridges that connect remote communities to vital health centers, markets, and regional hubs.

In his acceptance speech, Sydney Edeh expressed deep gratitude for the honor, dedicating the award to Governor Peter Mbah, and listed key developmental milestones executed under his watch, such as the Ojorowo Bridge, the 13-kilometre Ugbawka Road, and the Iyiakpu Bridge. Edeh urged his colleagues to treat the governor's second-term bid as an absolute priority, asserting that a healthy political partnership between the state executive and the grassroots remains the ultimate pathway to sustainable development and collective societal well-being.